Quicksilver15 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Finished this AMT 71 Charger R/T with a 440 recently. My wife gave me this model three years ago after a 25 year absence from the hobby. This was my 3rd model (yeah, one per year is about what I can do, although this one took only 4 months). Updates and mods include: - Wiring and plumbing, including brake lines, emerg brake lines, fuel lines and filter, vacuum lines, A/C lines, battery cables (including scratchbuilt terminals), washer fluid line - Seatbelts and buckles - Photoetch details (emblems) - Tire decals from Fireball Models - Black flocking for carpets - Vinyl top (made with masking tape) and new chrome trim around the top - Scratchbuilt washer fluid bottle - BMF for chrome trim. I sanded and polished the trim areas, then masked for doing body paint. When the masking came off, the plastic was smooth enough around the trim that the BMF looks fairly smooth. Way better than when I put BMF over painted surfaces. - Replacement decals from Firebird Designs - Corner lights made by drilling out where the lenses go, gluing in a BMF backing, and filling with Tamiya clear red and orange. - Air cleaner is removable to see details - Bigger rear tires (from parts bin) - Paint is Citron Yella with 2-part clear coat, both from Gravity Colors. Inteior is Mr. Color Tyre Black, which to my eyes is a very convincing black leather (has that lightish hue that leather always seems to have). Other paints are Testors, Mr. Color, and Alclad II metallics. All chrome parts were stripped and re-chromed with Alclad II. - Yes, the wiper motor is missing. I lost it and didn't get around to building a new one. I'll do that before I bring the car to model shows next spring... The biggest lesson from this build: I must've gotten a bad batch of black gloss from Alclad, because it never really dried and thus the chrome never dried and wore off easily. I've read there have been bad batches of the black. That's why the chrome doesn't look so good. I'm going to try the Molotow Liquid Chrome on my next build... and not use the Alclad black anymore. Also, I sprayed flat finish on the inner rims, and it ate through the Alclad chrome and made it look bubbly. Every build teaches me something! Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Well done. How did you do the boots on the distributor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 That is one beautifull charger ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quicksilver15 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks for the comments. Boots on distributor are wire insulation threaded over the distribution wire. I cut a v-notch in the insulation, fed the distributor wire thru, bent 90 deg, and put a touch of CA. I think it's a bit out of scale, I'll use smaller insulation next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Beautiful model. Engine detail is super nice. The interior seats look real. Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) nice ............ ! Edited September 18, 2017 by Mr mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 That is simply beautiful-and a mopar !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Beautiful detailing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 All of the extra effort on detailing the mechanics of the model really paid off. I think that after you use the pen on your chrome you'll start using it on everything. I'm going back and redoing all the models where the chrome comes off every time you touch the bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 That is one sharp Charger!! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Very nice! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Great build! Your right, the interior just looks so realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 nice job , looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Great job.The car looks so real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 NICE job!!!....Great work all-way-round!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldog1970 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Nice color!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Wow fantastic build. All the details and the color are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Very nicely done especially after only being your third finish after a 25 year lay off..You definately haven't lost your skills..Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Very Well Done Looks like the Real McCoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack! Ack-ack! Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Your paintwork is spot-on and the engine compartment looks very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Very nice build, I'm trying to wrap mine up that's been in the works for awhile. need to get busy on the foiling. Actually have three builds held up for foil, in my opinion the worst part of completing a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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